Communities in Schools-Bay Area, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Communities in Schools-Bay Area, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The mission of Communities In Schools - Bay Area is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Year, State Incorporated:
1989, TX
The goal of Communities In Schools-Bay Area is to improve the in-school performance of every case management student by providing the following
Five CIS basics:
* A personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult;
* A safe place to learn and grow;
* A healthy start and a healthy future;
* A marketable skill to use upon graduation; and
* A chance to give back to peers and community.
CIS provides the following six components as appropriate to each case management student admitted into the program:
* Educational Enhancement: Tutoring is made available to students on a one-on-one basis or in group settings. Students are also given
incentives to excel academically.
* Counseling/Supportive Guidance: CIS case managers regularly work with students on any issue of concern. Referrals to partnering agencies are
made for extensive counseling for both students and their families.
* Career Awareness: Staff provide pre-employment education to students and guest speakers present career awareness/opportunities in CIS group settings.
* Health and Human Services: CIS staff network with other social service agencies to provide food, shelter, clothing, health education and other basic life essentials for students and their families.
* Parental Involvement: CIS staff encourage parents to be an integral part of their childs development, through parenting classes, home visits and various activities.
* Enrichment: Enriching activities such as field trips and special events are offered throughout the year to enhance each students learning environment. These before and after school groups are provided to aid in self-esteem building.
Communities In Schools - Bay Area provided prevention and intervention services to over 1,450 Case-managed students and 14,533 non Case-managed students in 2017-2018.
For the year ended August 31, 2024, Communities in Schools-Bay Area, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Program Services | $2,481,304 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,481,304 |
Chief Executive
Peter Wuenschel, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Robert Challenger
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Tremont Street Financial Group, LLC
Board Size
18
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Communities in Schools-Bay Area, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Net assets released from restrictions | $1,479,220 |
| Non-cash contributions | $456,695 |
| Cash contributions | $365,205 |
| Investment income (loss) | $323,480 |
| Fundraising | $219,621 |
| Less cost of direct benefits to donors for special eents | $-27,974 |
| Total Income | $2,816,247 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $2,816,247 |
| Total expenses: | $2,881,857 |
| Program expenses | $2,481,304 |
| Fundraising expenses | $138,374 |
| Administrative expenses | $262,179 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-65,610 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,422,023 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,356,413 |
| Total Liabilities | $195,004 |
| Total Assets | $4,551,417 |
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